Paradox

Kayaking on Paradox Lake is always a nice leisurely paddle and the lake is so close to Ticonderoga. Rarely is the state launch ramp, campground, and the lake itself busy and this year with Covid-19, even the front booth was closed so we didn't have to check in (during the week it is free for 62+ seniors for day use at state parks).

We came across a family of loons with two young ones learning to dive for their food. They still had their baby fuzz but were almost the size of the parents. I didn't want to get too close for a photo, but you can almost see one of the chicks behind the parent.

I always enjoy going up the hidden creek at the northeast end of the lake. However, we didn't make it too far because there were so many biting flies that we had to turn around.

It was still pretty though and we even noticed a large beaver lodge.

With those pesky flies following us downwind and biting my ankles, drawing blood at one point, we had to take evasive action. I found a small gravel beach between two rocks and we jumped in the water. It worked and we were cooled off and ready to go the rest of the way around this eastern part of the lake. There are actually two sections to this lake with the narrows connecting the two. This eastern part of the lake is more protected and smaller. To top it all off, here is an interesting fact about why it is called Paradox Lake from Google: "Paradox Lake gets its name from a unique occurrence which happens every spring. Melting snow in the eastern Adirondack Mountains flows into Schroon River. Paradox Lake's outlet also flows into Schroon River, but due to the sudden increase in water, the outflow is forced back, causing it to flow in reverse."